Here in the United States our Presidential election shocked many people. It has seemed to cause confusion and fear in those whose choice did not win. Those who did vote for President-elect Trump are also a little shocked that he actually pulled it off.
But the point of this post is not to discuss politics, rather to give suggestions for how Christian parents can respond when their nominee for any position in authority, no matter which party, does not win.
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"Mom, can we have a snack?" If you are a momma of littles this phrase is probably one of the ones you hear most often, along with "Can you wipe me?" and "Why do I have to take a nap?"
You also probably hear it within five minutes of you child asking to be excused from the table. Sorry son, five minutes is literally not enough time for your stomach to empty the amount of meat, potatoes, and salad you just ate. Snack time is at least two hours away.
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Over the past three years that I have been blogging here at Surviving Toddlerhood I have read, taken classes, and studied blogging. While I am by not at all an expert in blogging the one thing that I have found to be most important in the hours that I put into this blog is not the writing, nor the brainstorming of ideas to turn into series, or editing pictures; rather it is finding and investing in community.
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The month of September is the month of birthdays in our house. First up is Seth, he will be six, followed by Andrew who is turning one this year, and then my husband, Ben, has his birthday a few days after Andrew. Because of the celebratory nature of this month at our house, I thought I would share some of my boys' favorite toys and books with you all. These toys are high on their list because of the fun factor, they are high on my list because they are educational as well.
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Have you wondered about making your own cloth diaper detergent? Or do you use one cloth diaper detergent and a different detergent for your other laundry? Want to reduce the the chemicals in your laundry but still have fresh smelling diapers and clothes?
Make Your Own Cloth Diaper Detergent. Less chemicals, less money, and clean diapers.
This homemade cloth diaper detergent can serve as a dual purpose laundry detergent as well. You only need two "ingredients" and one batch can last ... continue reading...

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Hi I'm Rebekah!
Married to my best friend since 2009. Momma to three handsome little men and hoping to be surviving toddlerhood for many more years. :-)
I'm so glad that you are here! Here you will find encouragement for your momma heart, allergen free recipes, tips for healthy and natural living, and more!
I am passionate about support for mommas during their pregnancy, labor, and the first year postpartum, and I pour that passion into my work as a birth and postpartum doula.
Thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions feel free to email me at rebekah@survivingtoddlerhood.com